Kevin Driscoll
(Los Angeles - United States)I taught Computer Science and Mathematics from 2004-2007 at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Cambridge, MA. Since then, I completed a Master's degree in Comparative Media Studies at MIT and am now a PhD candidate in Communication at University of ...
Primary Documents for Teaching US History
Description:A collection of websites, lessons, materials, and activities that support the use of primary documents for teaching US History.
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A Chronology of US Historical Documents
Description:This University of Oklahoma College of Law website provides a timeline of key historical documents with direct links to each primary document. The timeline begins with pre-colonial documents and goes through to the present.
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This University of Oklahoma College of Law website provides a timeline of key historical documents with direct links to each primary document. The timeline begins with pre-colonial documents and goes through to the present.
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Calisphere: Primary Sources and More
Description:A University of California collection of primary documents on key historical time periods. There is relevant content, lesson ideas, and worksheets available to support the use of the documents in the classroom.
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A University of California collection of primary documents on key historical time periods. There is relevant content, lesson ideas, and worksheets available to support the use of the documents in the classroom.
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America on the Move
Description:An online exhibition that explores the role of transportation in American History. The site includes images, content, games, and learning resources.
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An online exhibition that explores the role of transportation in American History. The site includes images, content, games, and learning resources.
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Digital History: Online Resources for Teaching and Researching US History
Description:A collection of multimedia, primary documents, online exhibitions, interactive timelines, images, and much more to use for learning and teaching about US History.
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A collection of multimedia, primary documents, online exhibitions, interactive timelines, images, and much more to use for learning and teaching about US History.
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Historical Scene Investigation Using Primary Documents
Description:This website has a series of unsolved cases for students to learn about key events in American History using primary documents. Cases include the dropping of the bomb, school desegregation, the Boston Massacre, and many more.
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This website has a series of unsolved cases for students to learn about key events in American History using primary documents. Cases include the dropping of the bomb, school desegregation, the Boston Massacre, and many more.
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Smithsonian's History Explorer
Description:Smithsonian's History Explorer offers hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching and learning American history. There are resources for K-12 teachers including lessons and activities, interactive media, and much more.
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Smithsonian's History Explorer offers hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching and learning American history. There are resources for K-12 teachers including lessons and activities, interactive media, and much more.
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